One of the Chicago Southland's favorite events of the summer, AT&T Homewood Days, hosted by the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce is almost here. This year's festival will provide three action packed days of family fun.  There will be games, carnival rides, great merchant shopping and a crafter's alley full of unique surprises. Taste the great food from our local restaurants with a few new ones this year.  AT&T Homewood Days will be held on Thursday, Friday, Saturday; July 8, 9, & 10.  It will be open from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM all three days.
 
Based on the success of last year's event, this year's AT&T Homewood Days will again be enclosed.  There will be seven entrance points that will be manned by the Homewood Police Association to control access to the grounds.  Every Homewood Days attendee will be required to wear a wristband.  Any Homewood Days attendee that comes in before 4:00 PM will be given a wristband free of charge.  After 4:00 PM anyone 12 years old and over will be charged a $5.00 admission fee.  Children who are 11 years old and younger will be free all day when accompanied by an adult. $15.00 unlimited carnival rides until 9:00 PM on Thursday and until 5:00 PM on Saturday.  
 
Some of the featured bands this year are:  Neverly Brothers, M&R Rush, Triple X and Kingsnakes.    By popular demand we are bringing back "Battle of the Bands" on Thursday with the winner playing on Saturday evening.   Sit back and enjoy the music of the RAT PACK or the Terri Tritt Jazz Quintet.  Bobby Hunt "Circus Boy" will entertain the crowd along with Magic, Music & Family Fun by J. Jensen.  The H/F Park District has planned several hours of family fun each day. There will be workout and dance demonstrations along with their drama group "The Stage" performing a MOTOWN Review.  A town favorite, Homewood Idol preliminaries will start on Friday with the finals on Saturday.  The winners will get a prize package.  The adult winner will open for a Starry Nights Concert.
 
Our Karaoke stage is bigger and better than ever.  Relax to a yoga demonstration or learn how to protect yourself with Judo or Jujitsu.  At 5:30 PM each day you can route for your favorite competitor in our annual eating competition.  

 

On Saturday, July 10th, the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Homewood will be welcoming home 110 soldiers from the 308th Brigade.  There will be a parade starting at 11:00 AM at the Marie Irwin Center.  The soldiers will walk down Ridge Road into Homewood Days where there will be a military award ceremony.  Help us give these soldiers and their families a Homewood Welcome Home.  Show your support by coming to the parade and into Homewood Days to cheer them on as they receive their awards. 
 
Check the latest features and event highlights for the 2010 AT&T Homewood Days on the web www.homewoodareachamber.com, or for more information or participation please contact the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce at (708) 206-3384.

The Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic / SUPERWEEK Pro Tour is a world-class bicycle racing where you can enjoy entertainment that is exciting, easy, and FREE!

 

The races will be held on streets within Downtown Homewood so there are plenty of good seats. You can stand inches away from the racers along the barriers near the announcer's stage and the Start/Finish line or bring a few lawn chairs or a picnic blanket and find a comfortable spot elsewhere on the course. Most of the race courses are less than a mile long, so the racers will pass by your location every couple minutes.
Once the race begins you'll see speed, LOTS of speed. In fact, you might be surprised by how many similarities there are between our races and stock car racing! You'll feel the rush of air when the riders pass by and see drafting, jostling, and even the occasional pileup. You'll even hear some of the same terminology.

In addition to the races, you will enjoy live music, children's races, food, and other activities. However, the excitement during the races never lets up. Our race announcers will keep you informed as the race unfolds and there are many mid-race prizes, so when you hear a bell ring watch for the sprint! After the race is over, come over to the stage to see the awards presentations and get an autograph or two!

Sanctioned by USA Cycling, the Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic is now the oldest and longest-running multi-category cycling race in the world with races in cities from De Pere in Northern Wisconsin to Chicago. The event has a long-running tradition of international participation. Each year, a European contingent travels overseas to compete in the Classic, many of whom are emerging stars on the European racing scene.